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Pennies

#C57853

RGB 197, 120, 83 · HSL 19°, 50%, 55% · CMYK 0, 39, 58, 23

Pennies is #C57853 in HEX — rgb(197, 120, 83), hsl(19°, 50%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 58%, 23%).

Pennies pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 50%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C57853

RGB197, 120, 83

HSL19°, 50%, 55%

HSV19°, 58%, 77%

CMYK0, 39, 58, 23

Decimal12941395

CSS RGBrgb(197, 120, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 50%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pennies 063

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Copper Wire SW7707

ΔE 1.7 · #C67B57

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 1.9 · #C27654

Vista Paint

Timeworn Terracotta K-617

ΔE 3.1 · #BC734B

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Peanut DE5180

ΔE 3.2 · #C57556

Kilz

Peruvian Orange LB280-01

ΔE 3.2 · #C8754F

Behr

Moroccan Sky PPU3-1

ΔE 3.6 · #BF7756

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 3.6 · #C37C59

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 3.8 · #C5714F

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 3.8 · #C27355

Valspar

Fiesta 2008-5A

ΔE 5.1 · #B66B46

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 5.3 · #C4795D

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange Ballad 1019

ΔE 6.2 · #B56D41

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.9 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 12.3 · #C1876B

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 17.8 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C57853

#53A1C6

Analogous

#C65368

#C57853

#C6B153

Triadic

#C57853

#53C677

#7753C6

Split-Complementary

#C57853

#53C6B1

#5368C6

Tetradic

#C57853

#68C653

#53A1C6

#B153C6

Monochromatic

#603420

#995333

#C57853

#D9A48C

#ECD2C6

Rectangle

#C57853

#A1C653

#53A1C6

#7753C6

Compound

#C57853

#C6B153

#53A1C6

#5368C6

Variations

Lighter

#D19275

#D7AF9D

#E5D2C9

Darker

#AB5B35

#783E23

#472313

Saturation

#9D867B

#C67753

#E26D36

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.19:1

Deuteranopia

#C57853

#A29650

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C57853

#898959

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C57853

#C5757D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pennies reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D38759

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C57853

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C08C7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#458AAA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C57853;

CSS — background

background-color: #C57853;

CSS Variable

--color-pennies: #C57853;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pennies': '#C57853' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C57853] text-[#C57853]

SCSS

$pennies: #C57853;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C57853?

#C57853 is Pennies, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C57853 warm or cool?

Pennies reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pennies?

Pennies works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pennies?

Pennies pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pennies?

You can download Pennies on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pennies?

The hex code is #C57853. In RGB it's 197, 120, 83, and in HSL it's 19°, 50%, 55%.

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